Carjacking Reported In Norwalk, Police Seek Information: PD

NORWALK, CT — Police are seeking further information after a carjacking was reported early Thursday morning in Norwalk.

In a news release, Police Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said the incident was reported around 5 a.m. on Westport Avenue, during which two suspects stole a BMW X3 from an owner at gunpoint.

The suspects then left the area and tried to steal another car at the intersection of Dry Hill Road and Westport Avenue, however the driver was able to maneuver their vehicle past the suspects' car and flee, Podgorski said.

Officers later found the stolen car in Norwalk.

Podgorski said detectives are actively investigating this incident and ask anyone with information to contact Police Detective James Barron at 203-854-3031 or by email at Jbarron@norwalkct.gov.

Anonymous tips can be left through the Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 or the department's website at www.norwalkpd.com. Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NORWALKPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to TIP411 (847411).